Rachel Shively speaking on Texan Bats

Speaker:         Rachel Shively –Research Associate, Wildlife and Fisheries Sciences, Texas A&M University Title:                Texan Bats Summary:       Bats often get a bad rap, but this diverse group of over 1300 species offer some amazing benefits. Come learn about bats including current research in Texas, where to see them, services they provide, and some tips to attract them to your property. Date:              ... Read More →

Dr. Michael Masser speaking on Invasive Aquatic Species in Texas and Their Impacts

Brazos Valley Museum of Natural History (BVMNH) 3232 Briarcrest Dr., Bryan, TX, United States

Texas Master Naturalist (TMN) – Brazos Valley Chapter invites the public to our monthly chapter presentation. Speaker: Dr. Michael Masser Title: Invasive Aquatic Species in Texas and Their Impacts Summary: Dr. Masser will cover current non-native animals and plants that have invaded TX, their origins and impacts, and other potential species that may invade. Date:... Read More →

Cheryl Lewis Speaking on Creating Healthy, Biodiverse Neighborhood Corridors

Texas Master Naturalist (TMN) – Brazos Valley Chapter invites the public to our monthly chapter presentation. Speaker: Cheryl Lewis – Cheryl chairs the Texas Master Naturalist - Brazos Valley Chapter Committee on Habitat Restoration and Maintenance Title: Creating Healthy, Biodiverse Neighborhood Corridors Summary: Cheryl Lewis will present Part 2 of a pair of presentations by... Read More →

Maria Lazo and Maddy Herron speaking on Enhancing Education in a Museum Setting

Brazos Valley Museum of Natural History (BVMNH) 3232 Briarcrest Dr., Bryan, TX, United States

Speakers:     Maria Lazo, Associate Director/Education Coordinator; and Maddy Herron, Education Associate Title:       Enhancing Education in a Museum Setting Summary:    The Museum Education team will share how they work to meet their mission of “stimulating understanding of natural and cultural history”.   They will discuss in depth their programming opportunities and annual events, as well as the... Read More →

Tim Siegmund speaking on Habitat Management for Wildlife

Texas Master Naturalist (TMN) - Brazos Valley Chapter invites the public to our monthly chapter presentation. Speaker:     Tim Siegmund --TPWD Private Lands Program Leader Title:       Habitat Management for Wildlife Summary: Tim Siegmund will show examples Illustrating grassland restoration, brush management, and prescribed  burning techniques to manage habitat.  He will discuss the results and implications of... Read More →

Sam Rhodes speaking on Healthy Trees, Healthy Lives

Texas Master Naturalist (TMN) - Brazos Valley Chapter invites the public to our monthly chapter presentation. Speaker:     Sam Rhodes - Staff Forester II - Texas A7M Forest Service Title:       Healthy Trees, Healthy Lives Summary: Sam Rhodes will address the importance of urban greenspaces, and what benefits we can derive from preserving and maintaining them. He... Read More →

Richard Heilbrun speaking on Conservation Laws & Ethics: An interactive exploration (Part 2)

Texas Master Naturalist (TMN) – Brazos Valley Chapter invites the public to our monthly chapter presentation. Speaker: Richard Heilbrun – Conservation Outreach Program Leader, Texas Parks & Wildlife Department Title: Conservation Laws & Ethics: An interactive exploration (Part 2) Join Richard Heilbrun for a continuation of the discussion he began with us last year. He... Read More →

Debbie G Stickles and Caroline Ask speaking on Creeks of College Station: Nature’s Theatre and the Supporting Roles

Brazos Valley Museum of Natural History (BVMNH) 3232 Briarcrest Dr., Bryan, TX, United States

Texas Master Naturalist (TMN) - Brazos Valley Chapter invites the public to our monthly chapter presentation. Speaker:     Debbie G Stickles and Caroline Ask of the City of College Station Planning and Development Services Department Title:       Creeks of College Station: Nature’s Theatre and the Supporting Roles Summary:  They will showcase the area’s creeks with its natural... Read More →